A thrilling second-half performance and 10 points in total from David Treacy ended Dublin's relegation fears and put them back in the race for Allianz Hurling League honours after a 0-26 to 2-14 win over Galway.

Shane Durkin highlighted the work Dublin have done since exiting last season's Championship, and their defensive display, following their impressive 2-20 to 0-14 dismantling of Tipperary at Parnell Park.

Dublin had to withstand a spirited Kilkenny fightback in the second-half but Anthony Daly's men deservedly held on for their second win of the Allianz HL Division 1A campaign, 1-22 to 3-13 in Parnell Park.